Power Systems Development Facility Gasification Test Campaign TC20

Services, Southern Company

Southern Company Services Incorporated

关键词: Efficiency;    Particulates;    Testing;    Modifications;    01 Coal, Lignite, And Peat;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1000473
RP-ID  :  None
RP-ID  :  FC21-90MC25140
RP-ID  :  1000473

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

In support of technology development to utilize coal for efficient, affordable, and environmentally clean power generation, the Power Systems Development Facility (PSDF), located in Wilsonville, Alabama, routinely demonstrates gasification technologies using various types of coal. The PSDF is an engineering scale demonstration of key features of advanced coal-fired power systems, including a Transport Gasifier, a hot gas particulate control device (PCD), advanced syngas cleanup systems, and high-pressure solids handling systems. This report summarizes the results of the first demonstration of the Transport Gasifier following significant modifications of the gasifier configuration. This demonstration took place during test campaign TC20, occurring from August 8 to September 23, 2006. The modifications proved successful in increasing gasifier residence time and particulate collection efficiency, two parameters critical in broadening of the fuel operating envelope and advancing gasification technology. The gasification process operated for over 870 hours, providing the opportunity for additional testing of various gasification technologies, such as PCD failsafe evaluation and sensor development.